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U.S. Army
Kerr, Thomas R.
Kerr, Thomas R.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany C, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Hometownnear Colleraine
Citation

After being most desperately wounded, he captured the colors of the 8th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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